Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is this nation's oldest and
best known society for recognition of academic excellence and scholarly
achievement. Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa is one of the highest
honors that students can earn at NC State University.

The purpose of Phi Beta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship,
friendship, and cultural interests, and to support excellence and integrity
in the pursuit of the liberal arts and sciences.

Phi Beta Kappa at NC State University

Zeta of North Carolina Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was founded at North
Carolina State University on April 17, 1995. Establishment of Zeta Chapter
reflects national recognition of the outstanding quality of the students,
programs, and resources for undergraduate education in the arts and sciences
at NC State.

Election to Phi Beta Kappa recognizes intellectual capacities well employed,
especially in acquiring an education in the liberal arts and sciences.

The objectives of humane learning encouraged by Phi Beta Kappa include
the acquisition of knowledge and the cultivation of understanding, support
for intellectual honesty and tolerance, and the development of breadth
in the range of intellectual interests.

The Zeta chapter of North Carolina has established an account with PayPal to make it easier to donate to support Phi Beta Kappa activities for NC State students. Donations to Phi Beta Kappa are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!